Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre

If you’re looking to get in a couple of laps in the pool or run a few kilometres on a treadmill, the Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre has lots to offer. The Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre has a lift to assist with access to the swimming pool. Learn more at Accessibility Resources.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We know that it has been difficult lately for patrons because of changing hours of operation and program cancellations as a result of unforeseen and unplanned absences of staff.

We have been working hard to increase staffing capacity at Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre (PHAFC). We received a large number of applicants for a recent job posting for an Aquatics Service Coordinator position at PHAFC. We also hired two new lifeguards who started training the week of July 20- 24. There are also current job postings for additional lifeguards for PHAFC that once filled, will increase our staffing capacity. Anyone interested in applying can find details here.

August 1, 2026 September 7, 2026

Annual Maintenance Closure starts August 1 to September 7

The facility will re-open on September 8.

Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location
The Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre is located at 13639 Sunshine Coast Highway, Madeira Park. The facility is located in the lower level of Pender Harbour Secondary School.

Holiday Hours:
BC Day, August 3 – Closed
Labour Day, September 7 – Closed
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30 – Closed

Activities and Programs

View calendar.

Drop in swimming is available during hours of operation.

Please check (see top of this page) before you go.

Drop in weight room is available during hours of operation.

Please check (see top of this page) before you go.

View and register for Fitness and Aquatic Fitness programs.

View and register for Swim Lessons.

Learn about swim lesson levels.

Swim Lesson Registration Guidelines
What you need to know before you register your child for swim lessons.

To help provide fair access to swim lessons, participants may enroll for only ONE swimming lesson set per season and must meet the required prerequisites for their selected swim level.

If you are unsure about your swim level, contact us to arrange a swim assessment to ensure you are enrolling in the correct level.

The SCRD reserves the right to withdraw participants who register for swim lessons without meeting the guidelines. Once a customer is withdrawn, it is final.

Learn more.